The government has approved the relevant bill. The bill introduces standardized terminology in line with EU legislation, including the concepts of professional qualifications, qualification documents, professional experience, automatic recognition, and the general recognition regime. It also introduces a new mechanism for recognizing the qualifications of citizens of EU countries, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland. For doctors, dentists, pharmacists, general nurses, and midwives, the bill proposes applying the automatic recognition procedure. For other professions, the general procedure will apply, which may require passing a qualification exam if necessary. The bill provides for the reform of the certification system for healthcare professionals. It is proposed to introduce initial certification for admission to the profession, periodic certification for renewal of the right to practice, and special certification for specialists returning to work after a long hiatus or other restrictions. Instead of the current licensing documents, the plan is to introduce a national professional card, which will serve as proof of the right to practice medicine. It will be valid for 5 years, and the holder’s information will be entered into the register of certified specialists. There will be a fee for issuing the card, and the government will approve the methodology for calculating the corresponding fees. The new rules will apply to medical and pharmaceutical professionals in both public and private institutions. It is proposed that the National Council for Health Assessment and Accreditation (CNEAS) be granted the authority to recognize professional qualifications, certify specialists, issue documents, and interact with the European Commission. A specialized unit is planned to be created within the Council for this purpose. Its annual expenses are estimated at 2.2 million lei and will be covered by the institution’s own revenues, including income from services provided as part of the certification process. At the same time, approximately 11.2 million lei will be required between 2026 and 2028 to strengthen the institution’s institutional capacity (hiring and training staff, revising internal procedures, developing and implementing information systems for certification, etc.). The bill is pending approval by Parliament.